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  • Plans call for apartment building to replace McCafferty Health Center

    PHOTO BY CHUCK HOVEN Saturday, January 18, 2025; Thomas J. McCafferty Health Center, 4242 Lorain Avenue: A January 18th article in the NEOtrans blog by Ian McDaniel titled “McCafferty site to be senior housing” describes plans to demolish McCafferty Center to make way for a 72-unit apartment building.      (Plain Press February 2025) A January…

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  • MRN shares plans for former Voss Aerospace complex with area residents

    PHOTO BY CHUCK HOVEN Saturday, January 18, 2025; the former Voss Aerospace site, 2138 W. 25th Street: The South of Lorain Block Club received an update on plans for the four-acre site at their January meeting.      (Plain Press February 2025) Members of the South of Lorain Block Club received an update on plans for…

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  • In Memory: Timothy Barrett, March 9, 1951 – December 4, 2024

         (Plain Press February 2025) Timothy Barrett is known to many Cleveland residents for his Cleveland Sacred Architecture lectures and tours. Barrett, an architectural historian, freely offered his assistance and advice to many individuals working to restore historic homes, especially in his Ohio City neighborhood. Barrett’s work in the City of Cleveland Storefront Renovation Program…

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  • Franklin Circle Christian Church to hold Commemorative Service

    PHOTO BY CHUCK HOVEN Wednesday, December 11, 2024; Franklin Circle Christian Church, 1688 Fulton Road: Pastor Richard Hinkelman says the congregation will hold its last worship service in the church on January 19th and then put the building up for sale.      (Plain Press January 2025) On Sunday, January 19 at 10:30am, Franklin Circle Christian…

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  • Cleveland Metroparks, LAND Studio receive $10.8 million federal grant to support Irishtown Bend construction

       (Plain Press November 2024) On September 25th, 2024, Cleveland Metroparks, together with LAND studio, announced the awarding of a $10.8 million grant from the National Park Service’s Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) Program for the development of the future Irishtown Bend Park. The planned park is on the hillside above the Cuyahoga River just…

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  • Lead advocates offer free screenings for lead at Kentucky Gardens

    PHOTO BY CHUCK HOVEN Saturday, July 27, 2024; Soil Shop Comes to Cleveland, Kentucky Gardens, W. 38th and Franklin: Yulissa Aguilar, an Environmental Justice staff member of the Chicago Office of the United State Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), performs soil screening for lead of soil brought in by residents from their yards or gardens. Kentucky…

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  • OCI Board of Trustees names new Interim Executive Director

    (Plain Press September 2024) The Board of Trustees of Ohio City Incorporated (OCI) unanimously voted to name Jane Platten as their new Interim Executive Director effective August 1st. Platten is a proven senior executive in Cuyahoga County with extensive experience in public administration, agency, and systems reorganization.  Most recently Platten was employed at The MetroHealth…

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  • Cleveland Public Market Corporation offers explanation on how to use new parking procedures at West Side Market lot

       (Plain Press September 2024) The Cleveland Public Market Corporation, which now runs the West Side Market, is implementing new parking procedures. When entering the West Side Market parking lot, there is no longer a gate. A scanner scans license places and notes the time of entry. This prevents traffic bottlenecks at the entrance.   …

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  • Free soil tests for lead at Kentucky Garden on July 27, 2024

                (Plain Press July 2024) The US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) will offer free soil tests to identify lead hazards on July 27 from 10AM-1PM at the Kentucky Garden at W. 38th and Franklin, adjoining Fairview Park in Cleveland’s Ohio City neighborhood.  Residents from Ohio City and surrounding neighborhoods are encouraged to bring soil samples…

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  • Ohio City Bicycle Co-op offers free bike safety checks, tune-ups (photo)

    PHOTO BY CHUCK HOVEN Sunday, May 19, 2024; Cycle Canalway Complementary Bike Safety Checks, Canal Basin Park, 989 West Street: Tom Stewart looks on as Ohio City Bicycle Co-op Director Jim Sheehan works on Stewart’s son Waylan’s bicycle.

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